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Opinion 91-45
… auditing powers to monitor compliance with the agreement. You ask whether the activities of a town highway … Officers Law, §36). A removal action, however, must be brought by a "citizen resident" and may not be brought by a town board (Public Officers Law, §36; see Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Retirement Planning
… Retirement is a big deal and we want you to be prepared. The resources below will help you. You can estimate your pension, learn about your NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution … a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… Preet Bharara, the New York State Police, the IRS and FBI brought Mr. Klein to justice today with his guilty plea. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… that we will investigate and prosecute public corruption. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman and his staff for … dollars in funds stolen from vulnerable New Yorkers. “If you rip off the neediest New Yorkers by stealing from the … powerful,”said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We have brought charges against more than 60 public officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… monitors and records the key functions (e.g., speed, brakes) of the train and the actions of the engineer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… DiNapoli said. “Our audit identified that the DOL must speed up the investigation and resolution of cases. At a time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… of them. During the audit, the FIC had taken steps to speed up kit processing; however, it was not able to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… those who engage in public corruption are found out and brought to justice.” From 2016 to 2020, Ronda Kish allegedly … bank account was empty when she quit. Local officials brought their concerns to Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Struggles and Uncertainty Remains While the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, … during the next economic downturn. … While the recession brought on by the COVID19 pandemic was shortlived employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureOpinion 89-48
… entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … of any judgments which might be recovered in any action brought to enforce certain claims by contractors and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will be held accountable." … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Grant to childcare providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… highest share of households without access. “Having high-speed internet access is no longer a luxury, but a … a local internet service provider. Broadband internet at a speed of 25/3 Mbps or higher was available to at least 98.1% … internet to accommodate remote work and learning at home. Responding to the elevated demand, government, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… about what happened on January 6 or minimize the threat it brought to our doorstep. We also mark this day, not just to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolReceiving Outbound Files from NYSLRS – Voluntary Credits and Deductions Program Guide
… After you send your file there are four possible files that you could receive from NYSLRS regarding your transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/third-party-organizations/vcdp/receiving-outbound-files-nyslrsOpinion 88-5
… benefits are not within the protection of this section. You ask several questions regarding a town board resolution … constitutional equal protection guarantees (NY Const, art I, §11). Therefore, in answer to your first question … two retired teachers formerly employed by the District, brought an Article 78 proceeding challenging the District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… 16% of total retail sales. The pandemic exposed that high-speed broadband remains unavailable or too costly for many … to ensure that every New Yorker had access to high-speed broadband. The Program included $500 million in State … connecting more than 25,000 homes and businesses to high-speed broadband. The objective of our initial audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followOpinion 90-47
… are superseded to the extent they are inconsistent. You ask whether a town may reimburse a former town … for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought against the town and the superintendent in both his … was apparently adopted under the authority of Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, prior to the enactment of Public Officers …
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